My Northwestern Medicine October 11, 2023

Understanding Drivers of Egg Cell Development

Understanding Drivers of Egg Cell Development

Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified how cytoskeletal proteins contribute to the growth of developing eggs in fruit flies, findings which further the understanding of how egg cells form and differentiate themselves from other cells, according to a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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Feinberg Launches Master’s in Health Professions Education

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has launched a new master’s degree program in Health Professions Education designed to give healthcare professionals the tools to be leaders in how healthcare is taught and practiced.

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Study Explores How Endocannabinoids Regulate Brain’s Response to Stress

Investigators have identified new signaling mechanisms utilized by endocannabinoids to regulate a subset of neurons in response to stress, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.

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Being A Vegetarian May Be Partly in Your Genes

A person’s genetic makeup plays a role in determining whether they can stick to a strict vegetarian diet, a new Northwestern Medicine study has found.

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AMA Honors Northwestern Medicine for Promoting Well-Being of Healthcare Workers

Northwestern Medicine has earned recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine gold-level organization, for commitment to preserving the well-being of clinical care team members through efforts to combat work-related stress and burnout.

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